Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Remembering Rajinder Nath, Pioneer of Delhi's Hindi Theatre
Rajinder Nath, who ran the Hindi theatre group Abhiyan, recently died.
As a kid, the author got to see their plays being made.
Abhiyan was known for putting on Hindi versions of plays by famous writers.
The group performed at many different places.
The author's dad helped with the lights and sets.
The author even got to design the sets for one of their plays, which was a cool experience.
Rajinder Nath, founder of the Hindi theatre group Abhiyan, passed away on July 24, 2025.
The author, as a child, witnessed Abhiyan's rehearsals and productions due to a family connection.
Abhiyan staged Hindi versions of contemporary plays, including works by Badal Sircar and Vijay Tendulkar.
The group performed at venues like AIFACS auditorium and Shri Ram Centre's Basement Theatre.
The author designed the sets for Abhiyan's production of 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'.
- Who
- Rajinder Nath, founder of Abhiyan theatre group, and the author, who witnessed the group's work.
- What
- Rajinder Nath's life and contributions to Hindi theater, and the author's experiences with the Abhiyan theatre group.
- When
- Rajinder Nath died on July 24, 2025. The author's childhood experiences span the 1950s-70s.
- Where
- Delhi, India, focusing on venues like the AIFACS auditorium and Shri Ram Centre.
- Why
- To highlight Rajinder Nath's impact on Hindi theatre and the author's personal connection.
- Founder
- Rajinder Nath
- Theater Group
- Abhiyan
- Death Date
- July 24, 2025
- Playwrights featured
- Badal Sircar, Vijay Tendulkar
- Key Play
- Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa